When we are closed and your problem cannot wait until we reopen – still ring your GP telephone number and you will be connected to the Out of Hours service. They will offer advice and get you the correct treatment.
111 is the NHS non-emergency number. It’s fast, easy and free. Call 111 and speak to a highly trained adviser, supported by healthcare professionals. They will ask you a series of questions to assess your symptoms and immediately direct you to the best medical care for you.
NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.
In case of a life-threatening emergency, please dial 999.
When to call NHS 111
- You think you need to go to A&E or to another NHS urgent care service
- Your GP surgery is closed and you need healthcare advice
- You do not know who to call from medical help
NHS 111 is available 24/7, every day of the year. Calls are FREE from landlines and mobiles.
When to call 999
- Major accident or trauma
- Severe breathlessness
- Severe bleeding
- Loss of consciousness
- Severe chest pain